Mess uniform

[Alan Ryan]

I recently aquired an old British mess jacket but unfortunately all identification badges and buttons have been removed. Does anyone recognise what regiment it belongs to ? It's a pretty standard red with black (dark navy)collar and cuffs and the red epaulettes have gold braid on the edges and there are 2 button holes for a button chain. Thanks Alan

[Chilternbirder]

Do you mean it fastens at the neck with a stand up collar? That is more likely cavalry. There is a lot of variation.

You could browse the website of a millitary tailor such as http://www.goodallstailors.co.uk/regiments.html

[Alan Ryan]

Thanks Peter but it's the other type of uniform similar to the engineers. The link was usefull but unfortunately didn't spot my jacket. ALAN

[ScouseBoy]

I recently aquired an old British mess jacket but unfortunately all identification badges and buttons have been removed. Does anyone recognise what regiment it belongs to ? It's a pretty standard red with black (dark navy)collar and cuffs and the red epaulettes have gold braid on the edges and there are 2 button holes for a button chain. Thanks Alan

   Is there a manufacturers  label   with chest size  etc  fastened  to the inside of it still?

[ScouseBoy]

I recently aquired an old British mess jacket but unfortunately all identification badges and buttons have been removed. Does anyone recognise what regiment it belongs to ? It's a pretty standard red with black (dark navy)collar and cuffs and the red epaulettes have gold braid on the edges and there are 2 button holes for a button chain. Thanks Alan

    Do you think it is an officers jacket   OR   Sergeants/ WO

[Ruskie]

I recently aquired an old British mess jacket but unfortunately all identification badges and buttons have been removed. Does anyone recognise what regiment it belongs to ? It's a pretty standard red with black (dark navy)collar and cuffs and the red epaulettes have gold braid on the edges and there are 2 button holes for a button chain. Thanks Alan

    Do you think it is an officers jacket   OR   Sergeants/ WO

If Alan knew what he was he wouldn't be asking here would he? 

Alan, it may be worth you taking a photo of it and posting it here. I'm sure someone will be able to help you.

[Alan Ryan]

I'm away from home at the moment and when l posted, l'll put the photo's on when l get back. I actually contacted the tailor that made the jacket but they couldn't identify the jacket. ALAN

[ScouseBoy]

What was the date of manufacture, please?

[Alan Ryan]

Having trouble, site not downloading photo's. There doesn't appear to be a date of manufacture visible but there is signs of sergeant stripes on the right arm. The tailor is; Costello & Robey. I'll have another try with the photo's tomorrow, I'm out for the evening now. Alan